Huffington Post x Ford // Urban Innovations

Fun animating some great artwork by @Martin Azambuja for Huffington Post.

"The piezoelectric trees contain a polycarbonate and mesh infill that collects water from rainfall and airborne moisture. The water is then distributed through a shallow underground irrigation system with the help from the trees’ swaying movement. A piezoelectric motor converts energy from the oscillations of the artificial trees into electricity, which is used light up the trees’ exterior LEDs."

See the full post here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/discover-how-these-innovations-will-improve-your-city_us_579fb9ebe4b0e2e15eb6e03c